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Sh2-239: Celestial Impasto

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 8, 2011 is “Sh2-239: Celestial Impasto,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

Sh2-239: Celestial Impasto
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The cosmic brush of star formation composed this alluring mix of dust and dark nebulae. Cataloged as Sh2-239 and LDN 1551, the region lies near the southern end of the Taurus molecular cloud complex some 450 light-years distant.”

— APOD editors, December 8, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 8, 2011
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 145 words

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